Japanese schoolgirl uniform lingerie now comes in see-through designs

This outfit breaks school regulation dress codes in more ways than one.

If there’s an outfit that quintessentially captures the essence of modern Japan, it would have to be the sailor-suit school uniform. Unlike the traditional kimono, which brings to mind all of the old customs from the Edo period (1603-1868), the blue-and-white sailor-style school uniform conjures up images of today’s “kawaii” youth culture and wide-eyed anime heroines like Sailor Moon.

As one of the go-to staples in the cosplay world, the uniform also lends itself to a bit of variation, with the style being used to create everything from bikinis to wearable blankets. Now it’s time for the lingerie market to take its style inspiration from the world of schoolgirl cosplay, with a four-piece set that includes a school skirt and blouse, only these ones are completely see-through.

Both the tunic and the separates version are available at Village Vanguard for 3,456 yen (US$30.22). No word yet on whether Meg will oblige us by modelling these new outfits like she did for us with the ladies’ roomwear collection last year.